Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Grilled Salmon

When it comes to cooking, most often, simple is best. This is simple and it’s the best. I used to be so intimidated when it came to cooking fish. That probably seems pretty strange coming from a girl raised on the Gulf Coast. Although we didn't cook a lot of salmon, I loved to order it in restaurants. I could only imagine myself preparing this delicious fish in my own kitchen or grill. Salmon just seemed so mysterious…so complicated…so easy to mess up.

And then I got brave and cooked this. Not only was I pleasantly surprised to find the salmon easy, I found I could get the same great taste or even a better taste at home.

I started out with these two salmon steaks.

Season with McCormick's Montreal Grill Seasoning. I love the taste of the fennel seed in this seasoning. It compliments the salmon as well as the great flavoring from the grill. Then give them a little squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Place the salmon on a grilling sheet or foil pan and place on a screaming hot grill. The grill sheet/ foil pan prevents the fish from sticking and tearing on the grates even if you sprayed them with non-stick cooking/grill spray. Cook approximately 3 minutes per side.

This mouthwatering treat will melt in your mouth. Try it yourself, I dare you!

I do Salmon at home but not grilled. I season with Paul Prudhome's Salmon Seasoning then fry in a little real butter and olive oil mixed, 4 minutes on esch side. I serve it over wild rice. I'm gonna try yours too though!

I love salmon!! Homemade is always better than restaurant. Btw, I think you're right about saying the words bread pudding and not being able to eat it. Although, I just need to look at mine to ahve that same effect..haha

Katherine:Thank you SO much for hopping on over to my blog and leaving a comment!I am so glad you found me, for I FOUND YOU! I am an amateur cooker and need all the help I can get, Darling! I am so glad to be one of your newest followers too. This is great stuff you have here.

Also, I am a Tennessee gal. Born and raised outside of Chattanooga, and now residing in S.C. The name, Smoky Mountain Cafe, is simply music to my ears! Keep up the good work, and I can't wait to see more goodies!

Until a few years ago, I though all salmon tasted like the stuff in the cans. I too was raised near the ocean and we never had salmon when I was a child. If I wanted fish I would go down to the river and catch it.

I love smoking or plank smoking (really grilling) salmon for my family. I just don't like it. It always looks so good and smells so good, but I can't get over my fish aversion. They don't mind, more for them:)

Yours looks great! McCormick also has a fish version of GrillMates now that we tried.

Nice! And Yay You for getting over your fear o' fish. I bet that fennel is lovely with the salmon. You know, if you could find some fresh fennel bulbs, you could caramelize them w/some onion and use that as a side/garnish. That'd be pretty yummy, too:)

I agree that simple is best. Your salmon looks perfectly cooked. I'll have to give this recipe a try. We always broil it and haven't tried it on the grill for fear of it sticking. The pan is a terrific idea. Thanks Katherine.Sam

It has been a while since I used the Montreal seasoning and this reminds me how much I used to enjoy it. I need to pick up another one at the store. Simple is always better and this looks healthy yet tasty. I need to eat more fish.